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Prairie Island Indian Community swears in new Tribal Council
“The new Tribal Council said its priority will be to grow and diversify Prairie Island Indian Community’s business portfolio and economy; protect homes and businesses currently residing on ancestral land from the threat of nuclear waste; …”
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Editorial: Lessard-Sams council should sustain momentum on White Earth project
“The White Earth Nation’s project is vetted and ready to go. Critics have not put forth a detailed alternative. This property is worth preserving.”
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Cloquet students receive Indian Education Awards
“Each year, the Minnesota Indian Education Association sponsors nine education awards at its professional conference.”
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30 years of NIGA: tribal gaming’s unique history and purpose
“In 1976 Minnesota case Bryan (Leech Lake Tribal Member) v Itasca County ruled that the state did not have authority to impose a tax on personal property of a tribal member living on trust land.”
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SMSC donates $1 Million to U of M for Native American nutrition improvement
“The gift, which is part of the Seeds of Native Health campaign, will fund three projects.” -
Second American Indian to take office
“After a special election Tuesday, in which she had no opposition, Flanagan joins Rep. Susan Allen, DFL-Minneapolis, as the only two Native Americans in the Legislature.” -
Fond du Lac Chairwoman Diver accepts White House position
Continue »The White House has announced that Karen Diver, chairwoman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, has accepted the position of special assistant to President Obama for Native American Affairs, and will assume her new duties November 16 in Washington DC. She becomes the first elected tribal leader to serve in a senior position at the White House.
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Mille Lacs Band debuts rebranded hotel in iconic downtown St. Paul
“In our teachings, we focus on protecting future generations,’ said Melanie Benjamin, Chief Executive for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. ‘In an economic sense, that means diversifying our economy, which is what these hotels mean for the Mille Lacs Band.” -
Director of economic development & tourism details Star Lake casino plans
“Indian lands are not just those found within the borders of a reservation, but extend to land held in trust, such as the tribe’s real estate near Star Lake.” -
Minnesota Tribes and Transportation Conference set
“This year’s conference theme is Technology & Innovation in Tribal Transportation.